Browsersync
6.0#30 in browser testing softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitBrowsersync vs TestCafe
What both publish
| Fact | Browsersync | TestCafe |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The maker lists Grunt, Gulp, and other Node.js projects as integration options. | The CI guide lists AppVeyor, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket Pipelines, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, TeamCity, Travis, BrowserStack, LambdaTest, and Sauce Labs. |
| License | The maker describes Browsersync as an open-source project available under the Apache 2.0 License. | The TestCafe framework is distributed for free under the MIT license. |
| Purpose | Browsersync synchronizes browser testing across pages, devices, and browsers to reduce repetitive manual tasks. | TestCafe is a user-friendly end-to-end testing framework and free, open-source test runner for web testing. |
Browsersync plans
- BrowsersyncFree
TestCafe plans
- TestCafe frameworkFree
- Personal$20 a month
- Team$50 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Browsersync if…
Browsersync suits developers who want to synchronize local browser testing across pages, devices, or browsers while working on a site. It fits Node.js workflows and can be used with Grunt, Gulp, or other Node.js projects.
Pick TestCafe if…
TestCafe suits developers and teams who want browser-based end-to-end testing with JavaScript or TypeScript authoring, or browser recording. Its free runner can serve users who do not need paid Dashboard allowances, while Personal, Team, and Enterprise plans address different team sizes and reporting needs.